Adams, Colleen

Examines the Battle of the Alamo, and details the true events that took place in San Antonio in 1836, and discusses how the Texans formed their own army to fight against the Mexican Army, the final battle on March 6th, the involvement and death of Davy Crockett, and other related topics.

Presents a brief description of the earthquake that struck Pakistan in October, 2005, that left thousands dead and millions homeless.

A biography of the man renowned for his scientific inventions, popular writings, and political leadership.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Usher, discussing his early music career, childhood, movie roles, and relationships.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of actor Orlando Bloom, discussing his childhood, family life, first roles, and the movies that made him a star.

Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the life of Betsy Ross.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of singer Kelly Clarkson, discussing her childhood, early musical accomplishments, season on "American Idol", and other related topics.

Examines the history of tangrams, puzzles made up of seven geometric shapes, looks at different kinds of tangrams, shows how the pieces can be arranged to form various shapes, and explains how to make a tangram puzzle.

A biography of the man renowned for his scientific inventions, popular writings, and political leadership.